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These guidelines will help you enjoy
your Pilates experience with us
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Arrive
10-15 minutes early so that you can properly warm up
prior to class. Classes start on the hour, and end 10
minutes before the hour (i.e. an 8:00 class runs from 8:00
to 8:50). That 10-minute period before class allows you to
warm up and be in position when class starts.
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Wear
comfortable-fitting (not baggy) clothing, such as tights,
leotards, shorts and tank tops.
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We highly
recommend that class be done barefoot. Personal foot straps
are available for purchase.
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Drink plenty of water after class.
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Inform the instructor of any changes to your health
status or of any newly acquired injury.
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As a courtesy to instructors and other members, and to minimize disturbance
during class, please turn off all cell phones and pagers.
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We
recommend that you practice Pilates two to three times per
week to experience its benefits.
Your safety is our top
priority
With that in mind, we ask that the following rules be
followed, so that everyone may enjoy a safe Pilates experience.
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Avoid
wearing jewelry such as bracelets and necklaces, which may get caught in the springs.
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Refrain from using lotions and creams as it increases risk of
slipping.
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Abstain
from wearing fragrances to class, as this may impact other
students.
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Those
with long hair are advised to wear it up to allow the instructor to
assess proper body alignment. Elastic hair ties are
provided.
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Do not practice Pilates under the influence of alcohol or
drugs (even prescribed drugs) which may affect your physical abilities
such as balance
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Chewing gum is
prohibited.
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Discontinue eating one hour prior to class or session. Bring
bottled water to class.
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With hygiene issues in
mind, personal double-loop straps are available for purchase.
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Because there are no
childcare facilities, please make other arrangements for your child(ren) while you are in class.
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All equipments is to be
cleaned and returned to its original setting after use.
Guidelines for apparatus setup are
posted on the walls.
If you are
taking a class/session with us for the first time
Please note
that group sessions (classes) are fitness-based, and are not
intended or designed for rehabilitation.
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Identify yourself to the instructor as a new participant.
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If you
are taking a class that uses Pilates apparatus, be sure to
have an orientation to the specific equipment you will be
using in class.
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Expect
helpful specific feedback and correction on exercise form.
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Expect
the instructor to move around and actively supervise the
class.
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Prior to
registering, all paperwork and initial assessments must be
completed. Please call in advance to schedule this
appointment.
As always,
before starting any new exercise program be sure to check with
your healthcare professional if you have any of the following
conditions:
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Pregnancy
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Past
injuries such as whiplash, sprains, unstable joints, disc
problems
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Prescription drug use
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Chronic disease, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, etc.
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Personal or family history of high blood pressure, diabetes,
smoking, obesity, high cholesterol, pulmonary disease,
history of cardiovascular disease
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